The zombie apocalypse is upon us

So, if you’re not doing anything Saturday, June 29, Ralph Watts would like some “Walking Dead” zombies to represent his business, Comics and Paperbacks Plus in Palmyra from noon to 2 p.m. during the event he’s dubbed “Walking Dead to Comics and Paperbacks Plus in Palmyra.”

Comics and Paperbacks Plus owner Ralph Watts is looking for a few good zombies for an event June 29 at his Palmyra store.

His “Walking Dead” graphic novels, normally marked at $15, will be on sale, so bring $5 to $11 with you, Watts said.

You must bring your own costume and be a well-behaved flesh eater if you want to participate. His business is located at 201 E. Main St., Palmyra. Contact him at 717-838-4854. More on this story in June.

Meanwhile, the walking dead – er, running dead – are coming to Cedar Crest High School 4 p.m. June 1.

The class of 2014 is hosting a family friendly zombie 5k fun run/walk on the Cedar Crest High School track.

Participants will navigate the 5K course while avoiding zombies and try to make it through with at least one flag still intact. Cost is $15 for ages 14 and up and $10 for 14 and below.

The event begins outside Earl Boltz Stadium on the Cedar Crest High School campus and ends on the stadium track.

Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place male and female finishers. All proceeds benefit the Cedar Crest High School Class of 2014. Register here.

And, while we’re talking about zombies, why do you think people are obsessed with these brain munchers? I remember watching “Night of the Living Dead” and “Return of the Living Dead” as a youngin’ but it just seems to have exploded in recent years. What’s the allure?